We have the sweetest old family friend, Wilma. She's in her 90's, lives in a nursing home, and has been our friend for many years.
She has always given our family gifts whenever we see each other. She was a teacher, so she used to give us books and old dolls, like Raggedy Ann and homemade bears, but now -- since she's been living in the nursing home -- she doesn't get out as much. So she collects the crackers and jelly packets from the tables, packages them up, and gives them to us. Isn't that just the sweetest thing you've ever heard? All of these origami boxes and paper cups are full of them:
We had a Mother's Day lunch on Sunday, and she pulled out three bags full of treats. The kids love them, and I'm glad I don't have to go to the store today to pick up a box of crackers. Now we've got plenty. Here's a pic of the loot, and also of the new volcano plant I just picked up from Lowe's. It's very pretty, and really easy not to kill. Let's see how I do!
